DISCRETE MATHEMATICS WITH CODING (HB 2024) Hardcover

Designed for an introductory undergraduate course in Discrete Mathematics, this book uniquely emphasizes the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between discrete mathematics and computer programming. Unlike many texts that focus on one discipline or the other, this book actively explores their rich connections, demonstrating how each area strengthens and enhances the other. The mathematical content is self-contained, requiring only a solid foundation in precalculus and some mathematical reasoning ability. New mathematical concepts are introduced as they become necessary. The chosen coding language is VBA Excel, which is user-friendly with straightforward commands, allowing readers to create engaging programs from the beginning. Furthermore, the Excel spreadsheet environment offers a convenient and transparent way to input and output data and provides a powerful platform for complex data manipulation. Spreadsheet features greatly simplify data handling, and visualizing data can make both programming and debugging more intuitive and easier to manage.